Whenever
we travel to fulfill our yearly pact, the boyfriend and I make sure that we go
on the most budget-friendly itinerary. For the most recent trip that we had, we
spent almost a month of thinking of where to go, where to stay, what kind of
food to eat and the likes. Cebu and Bohol are so rich with great places to
visit and we want to at least have a glimpse of everything these provinces have
to offer.

We
arrived at around 11:30 AM in Bohol. We immediately checked in at Nisa
Traveller’s Hotel and made use of the entire afternoon to tour around Loboc.

Our
first destination was the Tarsier Conservation Area in Loboc, Bohol.

How
to go there?

From Nisa Travellers Hotel, ride a tricycle going to Dao Integrated Bus
Terminal. (Fare: Php30). (The bus leaves every
hour). Ride a bus going to Carmen and get off in front of the Tarsier
Conservation Area (Fare: Php40). You may just
ask the driver to drop you off the place. It’s on the right side of the road.

The
entrance fee at the conservation area is Php50.00 inclusive on a postcard. There
are 13 tarsiers in care of the government. The oldest of which is 16 years old and the youngest is around 3 years old.

Did you know?

The name tarsier was taken from its extremely long tarsus bone. ts hind limbs are twice as long as its body!

Their third finger has the same length as their upper arm.

Tarsiers are able to rotate their head 180 to compensate for their immovable eyeballs!

Tarsiers are the only extant entirely carnivorous primates.

Young tarsiers are born furred and with open eyes. They are able to climb after a day of birth.

Tarsiers sing in high-pitched voice.

It
was around 4PM when we left Tarsier Conservation Area. We crossed the street
and waited for a bus going back to Tagbilaran. We were very lucky to catch a bus in less than 5 minutes. Buses are very rare in that area of Bohol! Since Loboc Church (The Church of San Pedro) is just along the route of buses and jeeps, we
decided to go directly and visit it.

How to go there?

From Loboc, ride a bus going to
Tagbilaran. The fare going to Loboc Church is just Php20.00 and the ride takes
around 20 minutes. Tell the conductor to drop you off at Centro. You will see
the church on the left side and the bridge on the right on the road.

Noticed
how weird the bridge is? According to some locals, a long time ago, some people
believed that there were treasures buried under the church. One group
initialized the construction of the bridge because it was their way of demolishing
the church and get into the treasure. As expected, the people of Loboc went
against the demolition if the church which led to the stoppage of the
construction.

It
took a while before we got a bus to ride. We decided to stop by Baclayon to see the famous Baclayon Church since
it’s on the way and we still have enough time. The bus fare going to Baclayon is just PhP20.00 and the ride takes around 15 minutes.

How to go there?From the centro of Loboc, ride a bust
going to Tagbilaran. Get off in front of Baclayon Church. The bus fare is just
Php20.00.

Aside from the museum, the great church architecture, and the fact that it is one of the oldest church in the Philippines, Baclayon Church (The Church of the Immaculate Conception) is famous because of the image on one of its facade. It was scary at first but as I talked to some of the locals, they said that this image is owned by one of their patron saints.

Though it was physically exhausting, the first day we had in Bohol was the sparkplug of our wants to explore the wonders of the province by ourselves. We didn't fail because on my next posts, I'll share with you where we went on our next days.

If you have questions or you need help in arranging your itineraries, send me an email. I'll be more tha glad to help you!

I feel guilty for not giving my hair the utmost care it needs. I usually spend more than 30 minutes to put color on my face and just about a minute to style my hair. I am lucky to have straight hair which is manageable enough to look good without much effort. But just recently, I realized that a daily conditioner and a weekly treatment are not enough to make my hair look good, especially on events. I really have to spend 10-15 minutes to, at least, make my hair look extra pretty (I have very thin hair so I don't have to spend a lot of time fixing it.)

Short or shoulder-length hairs look good when put down with a bit of volume. I know I can just use my hair iron to do the trick but I can't afford losing the last strands of my hair due to burn. Heat protectants can protect the hair from burn and blisters but we don't have it locally. Maybe Beautybox Corp knows how much we all need great-looking hairs that's why they brought in Kracie Prostyle Fuwarie, one of the most raved hair products in Japan, to our shores.

blurry ;|

I was lucky enough to receive Prostyle Fuwarie Straight Styling Mistand Prostyle Fuwarie End Curling Mist, 2 out of 3 variants available locally (the other one is Prostyle Fuwarie Curl Style Mist). Since I am battling with styling a shoulder-length bob, I tried the Prostyle Fuwarie End Curling Mist.

Prostyle Fuwarie Hair Styling Mist

prevents hair burn/blisters

protects hair cuticles from heat of hair styling tools

prevents hair breakage

prevents hair discoloration caused by heat

protects against UV rays

set the hair as styles and keeps it straight/curled longer

enhnaced with Amino Acids to repair damaged cuticles for a beautiful and shiny hair

has a light fruity scent

What I LIKE:

affordable at Php450.00 for 150ml amount product

smells fruity -- I so love the scent! It last for a long time too!

tames my frizzy hair and my baby hair

hairs feels soft and smooth

keeps the style for a long time

the spray nozzle has a slide locking mechanism that prevents accidental spillage or spraying

the bottle is reusable -- I'll be putting my body oils in it once I am done with the hair styling mist.

has English information and instructions at the back of the bottle

very easy to use -- Just spray on to hair until slightly damp and style using a styling iron.

doesn't cause hair breakage

protects that hair from damages caused by heat and UV rays -- Yey!

exclusively available locally at Beauty Bar stores nationwide

What I DON'T LIKE:

None!

Will I repurchase?

Yes! I am already planning to get the Prostyle Fuwarie Curl Style Mist!

Do you need proofs on how awesome Prostyle Fuwarie Hair Styling Mist works? Here it is.

Before and After using Prostyle Fuwarie End Curl Mist

My hair normally looks dry and dull but after using the Prostyle Fuwarie End Curl Mist and a hair iron, my hair magically looked fab and glam! I love how my hair looks like that I now don't mind spending extra minutes for my hair to look as lovely everyday.

Some weeks ago, I was asked by Jonah if I know someone who could take her pictures for the tarpaulin and party stuff she'll use on her debut this coming February. I know a handful of people who can do the work but only one name stood out on that moment -- Ben Bigalbal and his group.

So after some exchanges of details through online and text messages, the Rockstar-themed pre-debut of Jonah Grace B. Sarajan was held last January 5, 2012 at an abandoned building in Betty Go-Belmonte LRT Station.

Despite what happened (dirty shorts, 'landmines' everywhere, and nowhere to sit), we all had a fabulous time! I won't mind going through the same or even worst as long as I have awesome people to work with!

Here's a teaser of what happened.

If you need someone who takes great pictures, you may contact Ben Bigalbal and his group! They are more than awesome! :)

Due to stress and overly busy days, I noticed that my skin started to be very dry. My old skincare products seemed to have lost its charm to my extremely dry skin. I had to put away my trusted toners and moisturizers for the meantime and look for something that would somehow, keep the natural moisture of my face. I had the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner since I attended the launch of the Neutrogena Online Store(read my post about it HERE). I remember me explaining to Kira why I don't use a toner and that the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner will be my first legit toner.

It took me a while to write about the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner simply because I have this love-hate relationship with it. There are times that I am head-over-heels with it and there are times that I don't think it is doing its job. But to what its worth, I am sharing to you my thoughts about the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner.

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner is specially-formulated to provide clean, refreshing toning without the harsh, drying effects of alcohol. It will not strip your skin of its own natural moisturizers. Special mild purifiers gently remove impurities and recondition your skin, making it feel fresh, clean and soft.

So whenever my boyfriend is sent to Japan for a business trip, I make sure he brings with a him a list of cosmetics that I want. Most often than not, he buys only those that are easy to find and are available in a convenient store. But last December was an exception. I didn't expect that he'll bring with him the top 4 on my list.

Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil -- I read that this eyebrow pencil is great if you want to achieve that natural-looking brows. I am a sucker for eyebrow thingies that is why, though I have other eyebrow products in my stash, I needed to have this.

K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow -- I LOVE K-PALETTE! Period. Kidding aside, my boyfriend knows how much love I have with my brows and K-Palette. He knows a back-up of one of my favorite makeup will make me extremely happy.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler -- I just have to have this. :)

K-Palette Zero Tema BB Cream -- I told you that I am stalking K-Palette, right? I visit its website once in a while to get ideas of what to expect from the brand. And my wish was granted, K-Palette now has a face makeup, a BB cream to be exact, to partner the famous Zero Kuma concealer. Do I want more from K-Palette? YES! YES!

So I haven't used any of these items just because I want to satisfy myself just by looking at them first. I am weird like that. Hopefully, I'll soon have the heart to finally open and use it! :)

As much as I want to mourn, I know he doesn't want me to be burdened by his loss. I remember him saying, "after all these, we all shall move on", so here I am taking a step forward.

Whenever we travel, especially if it’s
more than 5 days and our itinerary is tight, we pay the least attention to our
accommodation. An ordinary fan room doesn’t matter as long as there’s a clean
toilet to do my thing. And, the idea of not staying inside the room most of the
time makes us think twice in spending more than a thousand per night in a room,
unless we don’t have any choice. We brought with us that same thinking that’s
why we researched for a budget-friendly accommodation months before we went to
Bohol.

Since
we wanted to stay somewhere that charges only around 500-1000 a night, 3 hotels
and pensions houses made into our list. I sent an email inquiring about the
availability of rooms on the date of our stay but to no avail. None of them
responded until the day of our trip. We were willing to set up a tent in the
middle of nowhere when we agreed to just try our luck when we are already
there.

When
we arrived in Tagbilaran, we rode a tricycle going to Nisa Travellers Hotelwhich is the nearest inn to the airport. Luckily we were able to book a
standard fan room for two for only 600 per night.

Given
the price, we didn’t expect something grand. It is just a standard fan room, with 2 single beds and a
fan, of course. If you’re just after a good night sleep at a low price, that
would be enough. There is no toilet inside the room which is, again, okay for us because the shared toilet is very clean. Oh wait, I wasn’t able to say that that 600-peso room also has
a breakfast for two. Also, if you always need to be online, there's WiFi for everyone.

Honestly, we weren't expecting anything more than what we paid for. But we were proved wrong by Nisa Travellers' Hotel. The price they charge per room per night of stay is very inexpensive given that aside from what they publish, they give utmost personalized service. I can't say anything bad with this place. It has exceeded our expectations.

Do I recommend Nisa Travellers' Hotel?

YES! Nisa Travellers Hotel is a great place if you are looking for a cheap place to stay in Tagbilaran, Bohol. The place is clean and the staff are very friendly and accommodating (they answered ALL my questions though I asked a lot)!

If only I could turn back time, I'll hug you tight and thank you for everything you have done to me and for me. It hurts to see you go but I know you'll be in a much better place. Don't worry about us, we will be okay. It may not be soon but maybe after some time. You have fought a great fight. Rest well in His arms, my dear Ninong! I'll see you at the crossroads.

Not a good kind of bang, though. It has
been a hurtful start of the year for me. Basically the reason why I can’t find
the urge to write and be active in my online life. Honestly, I consider 2012 to
be my year. Everything went on smoothly according to my plan. I achieved what I
wanted and even those that I didn’t really imagine would happen happened. It
was a good year from start to finish. I was hoping that 2013 would be the same
until I went home from my much awaited vacation last December 31.

What
happened was totally unexpected. I was on my way to facing that hurtful thing wholeheartedly
before another bad news came onto my way days after. And just like that, I was
in a double-whammy situation. I had no choice but to treat those unexpectedly
bad things as grounds to my betterment. It was then I thought January would be
tough.

But
wait, it didn't end with two. There came more and more and more. As much as I
want to blurt out all the pain in my heart, I won’t. Just because I can’t find the right words to express how I truly feel.

And
why am I doing this? Because I want to appeal into your good hearts to include
me and my family in your prayers. We are on this terrible situation that we all
hope will end the soonest time possible. I, personally, don’t wish for anything
grand, just a healthy and happy life for me and family is want I wanted. Also,
I want you to know how lucky you are to have had a good start of the year. I
pray that the goodness of 2013 will continue until it bids its goodbye. We may
not had the great start but I know God has a plan for all of us. I trust in Him
with whole my heart and I believe that He will not let me and family be hurt
for long.

Jes Roque

Educator ǀ Beauty Blogger ǀ Filipina

An educator by profession and a beauty enthusiast by choice, Jes shares her thoughts on beauty and all the love in between through MakeUpLove. Hop in and get a dose of reviews, tutorials, features, expressions, and love.

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